[va-richmond-general] Fw: Cooper's Hawk ?

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Al Kent 
To: audubon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 1:40 PM
Subject: Cooper's Hawk ?


I am not a bird watcher (per se) other than an enjoyer and feeder of birds.

I live in Chesterfield County.

I believe, as best as I can determine, that a pair of Cooper's Hawks has taken 
up residence in a tree in my backyard.  An occasional squirrel is seen being 
served up for dinner and they are obviously in the process of setting on eggs 
as there is an afternoon ritual of one leaving and the second immediately 
hoping into the nest.

I read that they are uncommon.  Would love to know just how uncommon they are?

I am told that they are commonly mistaken for sharp-shinned hawk.  I believe 
they are Cooper's just because of pure size.  I'd estimate them to be in the 
18"-24" tall category.

Any other suggestions would be helpful.

Thank you.

Al Kent
804-276-1345

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